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A balanced diet is an important part of the equation for a healthy life, but exercise plays a role as well.

To further illuminate the importance of movement, let’s look at the most severe cases of an exercise-free life—being bedridden. Many people suffer fromparalysis, disease, or other conditions that prevent them from leaving their beds. According to Canadian Family Physician, complications frombeing bedridden include: • Muscular atrophy • Impairedmuscle endurance • Osteoporosis due to lack of bone use • Degenerative joint disease

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